Collection Collector

I don't think I love anything more than a bluebird! Fenton bluebirds are probably my favorite! Or... maybe Lefton bluebirds are my favorite. Well, I do love bluebirds on China. And I love Depression Ware too! And... milk glass...Oh- A good McCoy vase makes my day. Lately I haven't been able to walk away from an old candle stick (you know the kind with a cute curled handle). I'm a sucker for anything with roses too- 1950's blue. But my favorite leaded glass is circa 1910.

For a long time I believed that I needed to pick one collection and be loyal to it. I failed miserably, and was riddled with guilt. How could I love Lefton if I loved Fenton, and how could I love Fenton if I loved McCoy?! It was all too much for me to ever say out loud. No one would understand my termoil.

Then I began quilting (a tiny bit). I started to become attached to my fabrics, and found it impossible to choose between them. Finally, I finished piecing my quilt top together, and learned a valuable lesson in the process. There was never a need to choose. "Both" was my answer.

I can love bluebirds, circa 1910 leaded glass, and all things roses. My favorite quilt (on the back of my couch) has every 1930s replica fabric available- and its perfect.

I am a happy (guilt-free) Collector of Collections.

I challenge you to say "Both" the next time you are faced with a decision. I warn you it is addicting.

(Pictured is my Fenton blue rose bluebird)